Overview

• Three people were electrocuted in Portland, Oregon, after slipping on ice near a live power line that had fallen onto their car during a winter storm.
• An 18-year-old neighbor, Majiah Washington, rescued the 9-month-old baby from the scene, miraculously avoiding electrocution.
• The victims were a pregnant woman, her boyfriend, and her 15-year-old brother. They were electrocuted when they exited their car and touched the ground while their bodies were still touching the vehicle.
• Safety experts advise staying in the vehicle and calling 911 if a power line falls on your car. The ground near a downed power line can be energized, as can any standing water nearby.
• The incident occurred during a series of deadly storms in the Pacific Northwest that left over 100,000 utility customers without power and led the Oregon Governor to issue a state of emergency.